2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 Battery

7 NFront fog lamps8 RRear fog lamp
i
If you hear a warning signal you have
forgotten to switch off the low-beam
headlamps or the parking lamps before
opening the driver’s door.
In addition, the message Switch Off
Lights appears in the multifunction
display.
Switch off the low-beam headlamps or the
parking lamps.
If the message Turn off lights or
remove key appears in the multifunction
display remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch or switch off the headlamps.
! Failure to switch off the exterior lamps
when leaving the vehicle may result in a
discharged battery.
Low-beam headlamps
The low-beam headlamps can be switched on
and off with the exterior lamp switch.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position L.
The following lamps come on:
R Low-beam headlamps
R Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
R Instrument panel lamps
R Green indicator lamp L in the
instrument clusterXSwitching off: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position $.Automatic headlamp mode
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light:
R Low-beam headlamps
R Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
GWarning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to Ã, the
headlamps will not automatically come on
under foggy conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others, activate
headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to
L when driving or when traffic and/or
ambient lighting conditions require you to do
so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch
from position à to L with the vehicle
at a standstill in a safe location. Switching
from à to L will briefly switch off the
headlamps. Doing so while driving in low
ambient lighting conditions may result in an
accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid
to the driver. The driver is responsible for the
operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.
XSwitching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position Ã.
The following lamps come on and go out
depending on the brightness of the ambient
light with the SmartKey in starter switch
position 1:
R Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
When the engine is running, the low-beam
headlamps will also come on and turn off
automatically.
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XDeactivating: Press symbol y on
rocker switch A.
Manual control
! An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically.
Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an
extended period of time with the engine
turned off could result in a discharged
battery.
XSwitching interior lighting on: Press
symbol c on rocker switch A.
XSwitching interior lighting off: Press
rocker switch A to center position to
activate the automatic control.
XSwitching front reading lamps on/off:
Press respective button p.
Interior lighting in the rear
! An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically.
Leaving an interior lamp switched on for an
extended period of time with the engine
turned off could result in a discharged
battery.
:Left reading lamp;Rear interior lamp=Right reading lamp?p Right rear reading lamp on/offAp Left rear reading lamp on/offReading lampsXSwitching on/off: Press respective
reading lamp switch p.
Switching rear interior lamp on/off
manually
XSwitching rear interior lamp on/off:
Press switch :.
The cargo compartment lamps will also
come on and off.
Switching rear interior lamp on/off
automatically
The rear interior lamp switches on and off
automatically when the automatic control is
switched on (Y page 79) and a rear door is
opened or closed.
iThe rear interior lamp cannot be switched
off with switch : (Y page 80) located in
the front overhead control panel.
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Cargo compartment lamps
The switch for the cargo compartment lamps
and the rear interior lamp is located in the
overhead control panel.
The cargo compartment lamps are located
above the rear window.
XSwitching cargo compartment
lamps ; on/off: Press switch :.
iWhen opening the tailgate, cargo
compartment lamps ; come on
automatically. Switching off cargo
compartment lamps ; using switch : in
the overhead control panel then is not
possible.
You can switch off cargo compartment
lamps ; if the tailgate should remain open
for a longer period of time, see “Switching
cargo compartment lamps off and on with
the tailgate open” (Y page 81).
Switching cargo compartment lamps
off and on with the tailgate open
GWarning!
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the cargo
compartment opening when closing the
tailgate. Be especially careful when small
children are around.
GWarning!
Make sure the tailgate is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! To prevent the vehicle battery from being
discharged, switch off the cargo
compartment lamps if the tailgate should
remain open for a longer period of time.
XSwitching off: Open the tailgate
(Y page 63).
XPress door lock : down in direction of
arrow until it engages.
! Do not close the tailgate if the lock is
engaged in down position. The lock could
otherwise be damaged.
When locking the tailgate, it is important
that the door lock be in the same original
position as shown in the illustration.
To return door lock : to its original
position, press lock cylinder ;.
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Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission
jPark position with gear selector lever lockkReverse geariNeutral positionhDrive position
For more information, see “Automatic
transmission” (Y page 89).
XMake sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
Starting
XDo not depress the accelerator pedal.XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 3 (Y page 65) and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
Starting difficulties
! Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the starter switch.
In this case, the steering is locked.
XTo unlock, remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch and reinsert.
The engine does not start. You can hear
the starter.
There could be a malfunction in the engine
electronics or in the fuel supply system.
XTurn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0 and repeat the starting
procedure.
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The engine does not start. You cannot
hear the starter.
The battery may not be charged sufficiently.
XGet a jump start (Y page 244).
If the engine will not start despite a jump
start:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
The starter has been exposed to excessive
temperatures.
XLet the starter cool for about 2 minutes.XRepeat the starting procedure.
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts:
XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
Driving off
GWarning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
! Do not run a cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high
engine speeds may shorten the service life
of the engine. This is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! If an acoustic warning sounds and the
message Release Parking Brake
appears in the multifunction display when
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iHow long the system will provide heating
depends on the coolant temperature and
the selected temperature. The blower will
run at low speed regardless of the air
distribution control setting.
XActivating: Switch off the ignition.XPress button Á.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
XDeactivating: Press button Á.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rif the battery voltage drops
Rif the coolant temperature is too low
Windshield defroster
The windshield defroster uses a large amount
of power. To keep battery drain to a minimum,
switch off the windshield defroster as soon as
the windshield is clear.
The windshield defroster switches off
automatically after 10 minutes.
If you switch on the windshield defroster for
the fourth time in succession, it will switch off
automatically after 5 minutes.
You cannot switch on the windshield
defroster if the outside temperature is above
50‡ (10†).
GWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the windshield before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press windshield defroster
switch :.
Indicator lamp ; comes on.
XSwitching off: Press windshield defroster
switch : once more.
Indicator lamp ; goes out.
! If too many electrical consumers are
operating simultaneously and there is
insufficient voltage in the battery, indicator
lamp ; in windshield defroster switch :
starts flashing. After approximately
30 seconds the system responds
automatically by switching the windshield
defroster off.
Rear window defroster
GWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery drain
to a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is switched off automatically after
approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation
depending on the outside temperature.
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Rear door ashtray XOpening: Pull at top of cover ;XRemoving ashtray insert: Push down on
catch :.
XPull out ashtray insert =.XReinstalling ashtray insert: Position
ashtray insert =.
XClosing: Push at top of cover ;.
Cigarette lighter
GObserve Safety notes, see page 46.GWarning!
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
Make sure that any children traveling with you
do not injure themselves or start a fire with
the hot cigarette lighter.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
XOpen the ashtray (Y page 135).XSwitch on the ignition.XPush in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when hot.
! The lighter socket can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical
accessories (up to a maximum of 180 W)
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind,
however, that connecting accessories to
the lighter socket (for example extensive
connecting and disconnecting, or using
plugs that do not fit properly) can damage
the lighter socket. With the socket
damaged, the lighter may not function
properly any longer.
Power outlets
12V Power outlets
The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
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Prerequisites for operation:
R The 12V power outlets in the rear center
console and cargo compartment
( Y page 136) are operational.
R The plug of the small device must be
inserted fully into 115V AC socket :.
R The on-board voltage of the vehicle is within
the permissible voltage range.
R The specified wattage of the small device
is identical or lower than the maximum
permissible wattage (150 W) of the 115V
AC socket :.XOperation: Open cover =.XSwitch on the ignition.XInsert the plug of the small device into
115V AC socket :.
LED ; comes on.
If LED
; does not come on, refer to the
section on possible nonoperation causes.
XSwitching off: Pull the plug out of 115V AC
socket :.
Do not pull on the cable.XClose cover =.
Possible nonoperation causes:
R The on-board voltage of the vehicle is not
within the permissible voltage range.
XStart the engine.
R The temperature of the DC/AC inverter is
temporarily too high.
XPull the plug of the small device out of
115V AC socket : and plug it in again
after waiting a few minutes.
R Some small devices have a continuous
power rating of less than 150 W but a very
high switch-on current. Such devices will
not operate. When connecting such a
device, 115V AC socket : will not provide
power.
If LED ; still does not come on, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Tele Aid
! In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a
subscriber agreement must be completed.
To ensure your system is activated and
operational, please press Information
button E to perform the acquaintance
call. Failure to complete either of these
steps may result in a system that is not
activated.
If you have any questions regarding
activation, please call the Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA only) or 1-888-923-8367 (Canada
only).
Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid
acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID
and password in the mail. You may use this
password to access the Tele Aid section in
“Owner’s Online” at www.mbusa.com (USA
only). The “My Tele Aid” section will give you
access to account information, remote door
unlock and more.
The Tele Aid system is available if
R it has been activated and is operational.
Activation requires a subscription for
monitoring services, connection and
cellular air time
R vehicle battery power is available
R the relevant cellular phone network and
GPS signals are available and pass the
information on to the Customer Assistance
Center
i Location of the vehicle on a map is only
possible if the vehicle is able to receive
signals from the GPS satellite network and
pass the information on to the Customer
Assistance Center.
The Tele Aid system
(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand)
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Erasing the integrated remote control
memory
i If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes of
all three channels.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSimultaneously press and hold outer signal
transmitter buttons ; and ?, for
approximately 20 seconds, until indicator
lamp : flashes rapidly. Do not hold for
longer than 30 seconds.
The codes of all three channels are erased.
Programming tips
If you are having difficulty programming the
integrated remote control, here are some
helpful tips:
R Check the frequency of hand-held remote
control A (typically located on the reverse
side of the remote). The integrated remote
control is compatible with radio-frequency
devices operating between 280-390 MHz.
R Put a new battery in hand-held remote
control A. This will increase the likelihood
of the hand-held remote control sending a
stronger and more accurate signal to the
integrated remote control.
R While performing step 3, hold hand-held
remote control A at different lengths and
angles from the signal transmitter button
( ; , = or ?) you are programming.
Attempt varying angles at the distance of 2
to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm) away or the same
angle at varying distances.
R If another hand-held remote control is
available for the same device, try the
programming steps again using that other
hand-held remote control. Make sure new
batteries are in the hand-held remote
control before beginning the procedure.
R Straighten the antenna wire from the
garage door opener assembly. This may
help improve transmitting and/or receiving
signals.
i Certain types of garage door openers are
incompatible with the integrated remote
control. If you should experience further
difficulties with programming the
integrated remote control, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA only) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372),
or the HomeLink ®
Hotline (USA only) at
1-800-355-3515, or the Customer Service
(Canada only) at 1-800-387-0100.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
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